The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 26,900
 SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 Sportback is 2.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.2 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
102.2
167.2
169.4 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.8 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
159.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft